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The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has called for more government action to address what he described as worsening insecurity in the state, including the displacement of residents, abduction of women and girls and destruction of communities. Dan’iya also challenged the state government and local governments to account for more than N1.2tn in Federation Account allocations reportedly received so far, asking the authorities to explain how much had been committed to security, humanitarian assistance and the restoration of affected communities. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Media Aide, Aminu Abdullahi, the ADC candidate…

Ismaeel Uthman and Dare Akogun Organised criminal groups have started posing as civil society organisations, humanitarian workers and representatives of orphanage centres to exploit vulnerable families and gain access to children. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the groups persuade parents to hand over their children, with some of the victims rescued from trafficking networks operating across several states. In a recent report released on its website, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons disclosed that it rescued over 180 children allegedly trafficked from five states by criminal groups operating under the guise of civil society organisations. The agency…

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A 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, has been arrested by the police in Cross River for allegedly setting a house ablaze at 8 Miles in Calabar, the state capital. The Cross River Police Command, in a statement by its spokesperson, Sunday Eitokpah, on Saturday, said the incident was reported on Friday at the Ikot Omin Police Division by the occupant of the house, Ekemini Stephen. Eitokpah added that, with the help of neighbours, the suspect was apprehended and taken to the police station. The police spokesperson said that during preliminary questioning, the suspect allegedly claimed that he was sent by his…

Nottingham Forest manager, Oliver Glasner, has revealed the question he asked Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, before deploying him as a centre-back in the club’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aina featured as the left-sided centre-back in a back three, in a victory that marked Forest’s first Premier League win of the campaign under their new manager. Speaking after the game, Glasner explained that the decision to play Aina in the unfamiliar position was made after he received confirmation of injuries to both of the club’s recognised central defenders on the…

Tosin Oyediran The Ondo State Government has confirmed the death of 29 people from suspected poisoning linked to the consumption of alcoholic substances in Odigbo Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, who disclosed this on Friday night in Akure, said there were 60 suspected cases from the incident. He explained that three people were currently on admission in hospitals, while 27 others remained under medical observation. The death toll rose from 24 to 27 as confirmed to our correspondent by the Chairman of Odigbo LGA, Taiwo Adegoroye, on Thursday. Recall that on Wednesday, the government confirmed…

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Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid bounced back from their shock defeat by Real Betis with a convincing 4-1 victory over city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. The win moved Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga and gave them their fourth victory in five league matches this season. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute from the penalty spot after Alvaro Carreras was fouled inside the area. The French forward calmly sent Rayo goalkeeper Emil Audero the wrong way to put the hosts ahead. Madrid doubled their advantage…

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has urged his side to become more solid defensively after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Hull in the Premier League. The result means Chelsea have conceded two or more goals in each of their opening four league matches, while they have now gone 20 league games without keeping a clean sheet. Chelsea took the lead through Morgan Rogers before Hull responded. Joao Pedro restored parity for the Blues in the second half, but Mohamed Belloumi’s second goal ensured Hull left Stamford Bridge with a point. Alonso admitted Chelsea were not good enough defensively…

Tosin Oyediran Lagos State’s public hospitals have recorded a sharp increase in patient patronage, with outpatient attendance doubling in the last six months amid a shortage of healthcare workers caused partly by brain drain. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this while speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday, saying the pressure had left doctors and other healthcare professionals working under significant strain. “In the last six months, our outpatient patronage has doubled in our public health facilities, Lasuthi, Korodu, Lagos Island.” “I’ve seen thousands of patients a day. Now, you can’t imagine that kind of…